Jasper County
IN · Pop. 33,198 · Suburban County
Jasper County is a suburban county in Indiana, spanning 560 square miles with 33,198 residents at a density of 59.3 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, soybeans, hay. The median home price is $204,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.49%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 174-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.7°F and average winter lows of 18.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 39.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc is 5.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 91.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.49% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 91.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc, with an emergency room, is just 5.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, soybeans, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Jasper County, IN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 95/100
- Median home price
- $204k
- Property tax
- 0.49%
- Growing season
- 174 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 39.4"
- Broadband
- 91.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc, 5.8 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
Land & Building
Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
Infrastructure & Community
Business & Employment
Homesteading in Jasper County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Jasper County?
- Jasper County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 174-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.7°F, and average winter lows of 18.5°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $204,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.49%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 91.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc is 5.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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